Journeyperson - Mechanic

Benefits of working at the City of Regina:

• Robust Benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:
• Health Coverage (employer paid)
• Dental Coverage 
• Basic Group Life & Options
• Health Care Spending Account ($400 per year)
• Civic Pension Plan with Employer Contributions 
• The City may consider relocation reimbursement costs for apprentice/journey person mechanic candidates outside of the surrounding Regina area   
• 50% off for City facilities (Swimming pass etc.)

NATURE OF WORK:

This position is responsible for performing journeyperson level duties in the mechanical service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles, heavy duty equipment and agricultural/industrial equipment and other associated equipment. This position reports to the Trades Coordinator.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle problems.
• Performs repairs to all vehicle/equipment systems (hydraulics, brakes, diesel/gas engines including injection systems, Allison automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, drive lines, cooling, electrical, etc.)
• Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
• Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
• Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
• Trains, assists and supervises other tradespersons including apprentices as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through successful completion of a Journeypersons Certificate in one of the following trades: Truck and Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician, combined with a minimum two (2) years experience in the heavy truck industry (preferably at the journeyperson level).
• Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports.
• Ability to direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
• Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team exercising sound judgement and decision making.
• Able to perform work of a physical nature in all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrated skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician.
• Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Must possess a valid class 1A drivers license.
• The employee will be required to work both inside and outside year round. Shift work will be required. May be assigned to work in any of the following functional areas of mechanics: Heavy Truck, Light Equipment, and Heavy Duty.